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Identity crime is on the rise, and it can happen to anyone.

Identity theft is when personal details are stolen, such as name, date of birth, current or previous addresses or bank card details. This often leads to the misuse of their identity without knowledge or consent.

These details could be used to obtain goods and services by deception. But worse if the theft goes unnoticed, it can prevent them from getting credit, employment or even result in court proceedings. Even if it is not their fault it may be a lengthy and stressful process to clear their name.

Becoming a member of PrivacyGuard can help you to defend the integrity of your personal and financial world from potential criminal activity.

Wherever you are in the world, whatever you are doing it’s good to know your credit profile is being monitored for potentially fraudulent activity.

Sign up today and we’ll help to protect YOUR identity

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DID YOU KNOW?

  • Identity Fraud increased by 32% in the UK in 2009
  • Bank accounts and cards accounted for 61% of all fraudulent openings.
  • Over 85,000 victims of impersonation were recorded in 2009

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100 million Facebook users details made available on the internet

* These are details that are already available as per a Facebook user’s privacy settings and can be accessible via any search engine. PrivacyGuard suggests that members review the privacy settings on any social networking accounts they may hold. PrivacyGuard would also like to reassure members that your Credit Alert service is monitoring your credit profile for any changes and will inform you of any changes. If you have not activated your Credit Alert service, please do so today.

*bbc.co.uk/news

Credit fraud continues to rise in 2010

The first three months of 2010 saw a 45% increase in cases where identity fraud was proven only after the product, claim or credit applied for was granted*.

Online fraud on the increase

Increased credit card security in shops (specifically chip and PIN) mean there is a move to more online fraud, with more than 51,000 attempts by criminals to steal an individual's identity and/or financial account details in 2009, a 16% increase over the previous year**.

This is an alarming trend, and the National Fraud Authority estimate that fraud in 2010 will cost the UK economy a staggering £30bn*.

* CIFAS, Fraud continues to pose problems in 2010
** UK Card Association: New Card and Banking Fraud Figures, March 2010

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CIFAS - The UK’s Fraud Prevention Service

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The UK Cards Association – Representing.Informing.Advancing